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Responding to the Call

MTAS leads an innovative approach for fire departments.

Alumni Association

Assisting in a Crisis

Alumni and donors give to help students impacted by COVID-19.

Emily Capadalis Love
Alumni Association

Emily Capadalis Love

Emily Capadalis Love leads the alumni family with passion.

Everywhere You Look, U T
From the President

Lighting the Way in Innovation

A spark – that moment when two objects collide to create a catalyst for brilliant illumination.

A student in an outdoor classroom seated on blankets in the shade raises her hand
Alumni Association

Back to School

In this historical moment, education continues, albeit a little differently.

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Alumni Association

Welcome to the UT Family

How UT's campuses and academic program prepared five Class of 2020 graduates.

Peyton Manning on a Zoom screen grid with UTK students
News and Updates

Alumni, University Supports Students

Notable alumni and supporters made sure students felt the Volunteer spirit through VFL Class Crash, a series of surprise, online class drop-ins.

Lyn Miles and Chantek
News and Updates

Inducted into International Hall of Fame

UTC professor Lyn Miles has been selected as part of the inaugural group of 10 inductees into the international Interspecies Communication Hall of Fame.

Savannah Matheny uses a power drill to assemble a horse skeleton named Ron
News and Updates

Animal Science Graduate Rebuilds Horse Skeleton

A 17-hand tall, fully articulated equine skeleton named Ron will be used as a teaching model in animal science courses.

Walker Strome and Boyd at UTHSC alternate care site
News and Updates

UTHSC Prepares COVID-19 Hospital

The 401-bed hospital is in the former Commercial Appeal building in the Memphis Medical District.

Susan Hamilton, David Kirkpatrick and Karen Armsey
News and Updates

UTIA Faculty Receive Recognition for Outstanding Service

Among our celebrated agriculture faculty are Susan Hamilton, David Kirkpatrick and Karen Armsey.

Tennessee Government Managers on Zoom
News and Updates

Naifeh Center Program Moves Online for First Time

For the first time in the the Tennessee Government Management Institute's 20-year history, the program was all virtual this year.

Award winners
News and Updates

Six Faculty and Staff Recognized with 2020 President’s Awards

Award recipients champion research, diversity and inclusion and embody excellence throughout the UT System.

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From Africa: Alumna Evacuated from Namibia

For Peace Corps volunteers like Alex Cleveland, readjusting to life in your "home" country is usually difficult. Moving back in the middle of a global pandemic amplifies that experience.

Colleen Jonsson
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A Matter of When

UTHSC researcher Colleen Jonsson takes on viruses, including COVID-19.

Two Asian elephants in a middle Tennessee outdoor habitat
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All Creatures Great and Small

UT alumnus "Doc" Steven Scott cares for them all.

a partially submerged mako shark gets tagged off the edge of a researcher's boat
Feature

Hooked

UT Martin alumna Kesley Gibson studies shortfin makos.

Jill Mikucki, associate professor of microbiology, meets a helicopter at her research site in Antarctica.
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To The Extreme

Across the globe, UT Knoxville scientists seek answers.

Feature

To Save a Life

MTAS looks at staffing needs for new animal shelter.

photos of a young orangutan with a tricycle and wearing a diaper on a jungle gym
Feature

Escape Artist

In the 1980s an orangutan named Chantek charmed the UTC campus.

Wildlife veterinarian Dan Grove extracts a lymph node from a deer carcass
The Last Word

To Be Different

After 11 moves across nine states, Dan Grove landed his dream veterinarian job.

Randy Boyd delivers the State of UT address on stage
From the President

A message from the President

These are the times that will define our decade and define each of us forever.

Emmie Dickman wearing her stole with an orange Power T mark
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Imagining a Different Future

A student reflects on changes brought by COVID-19.